Time skip at hostel

Ayesha knelt on her prayer mat, her voice soft and trembling as she whispered to her allah..
“Thank you, Allah, for guiding me. You are the only one who can protect me from harm.”

Miles away, in his dimly lit room, Chawoon lay restless on his bed. His thoughts were a whirlwind, each one pulling him back to her.
“Why do I feel so guilty? Every time I close my eyes, I see her tears…”

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚

Chawoon’s gaze followed Ayesha as she walked into the corridor. She didn’t spare him a glance, deliberately ignoring him, her silence louder than words.

Later during a free period, Ayesha and her friend Ameena decided to head to the library. Outside the entrance, Chawoon and his friend Min Joon were lounging on the steps.

Min Joon spotted Ayesha approaching and grinned mischievously.
“Ayesha!” he called out, stepping in front of her to block her path.

Ayesha sighed, her patience wearing thin.
“Let us pass,” she said, her tone firm, unwilling to engage.

But Min Joon smirked, refusing to move. “Why are you taking it so seriously? It was just a joke. You Muslims are all the same so sensitive about everything.”

Chawoon reached for Min Joon’s arm, trying to stop him. “Enough, Min Joon.”!!

But the words had already cut too deep.

Ayesha’s eyes burned with anger. “Listen, Mr! ...it might be a joke to you, but it’s not to me. Instead of apologizing, you’re blaming muslims? You’re just a clueless boy who thinks the world revolves around him.”

Ameena stood by Ayesha’s side, squeezing her hand in solidarity.

Min Joon’s smile faltered, replaced by frustration. “Shut up! You Muslims only know how to fight and ter****sm..!

“Stop!” Chawoon shouted, stepping between them. “Min Joon, that’s enough! People are watching.”

But Ayesha wasn’t finished. “I thought the world now doesn't think bad about muslims but Clearly, I was wrong there are still some idiots.”

Enraged, Min Joon raised his hand as if to strike her, but Chawoon caught his wrist mid-air. Without hesitation, he slapped Min Joon hard across the face.

“What’s wrong with you?” Chawoon growled.

Min Joon’s face turned red with fury. Embarrassed in front of everyone, he lunged at Chawoon, and a fight broke out.

Time skip..

In the principal’s office, the air was thick with tension.
“Why were you fighting?” the principal demanded.

“He hit me first,” Min Joon said, pointing at Chawoon.

“Yes, ma’am,” Chawoon admitted,and continued.“but only because he was about to slap Ayesha.”

The principal turned to Min Joon, her disappointment evident. “We don’t tolerate this kind of behavior in our college this is what we taught you  here ? Where is your manners?? She sighs .."Apologize to her immediately.”

Min Joon hesitated huh..?...but....eventually muttered as there is no other option left , “I’m sorry, Ayesha. It won’t happen again.”

“And you, Chawoon,” the principal continued, “you should have reported this to a teacher instead of fighting. I expect better from you.”

“I’m sorry, ma’am,” Chawoon said, his voice low.

“You’re both suspended for two days. Any further incidents, and you’ll be expelled. Understood?”

“Yes, ma’am,” they replied.

A short introduction of chawoon family

He has a beautiful family a loving mom and a big brother" Kim MinKyu" more like his father and he is a CEO of JNM company... He was tall and well-built, with broad shoulders and black hair that curved perfectly over his forehead. His sharp brown eyes held a cold intensity, and every movement was precise, effortless… with just a trace of danger that made people both wary and curious.

At chawoon House

Chawoon’s mother gasped at the sight of his bruised face.

“What happened? Who did this to you?” with a concerned voice..

“It’s nothing, Mom,”
he said quickly. “I just slipped on the stairs.”

She wasn’t convinced but decided not to press him.
And called her maid and asked her to bring first aid box

Later that night,

Chawoon lay awake, his thoughts racing.
“I can’t believe Min Joon could behave like that. I hope Ayesha is okay... ..........
I think i need to apologize…but how? I don’t have her number, and I can’t go to college tomorrow. Maybe I’ll go to her hostel.”

At the Hostel

In the hostel, Ayesha lay in bed, burning with fever. Tears streamed down her face.
“I miss my ammi,” she sobbed. “I just want to go home.”

Ameena sat beside her, trying to comfort her. “You’re strong, Ayesha. You’re here to chase your dreams. Don’t let some idiots make you doubt yourself.”

Ayesha nodded weakly, her friend’s words bringing her a small measure of comfort.

The next morning

Chawoon was trying to leave home early, but his brother stopped him before he can leave...

"Where are you going " With a firm tone while looking at the time...

"I will be back soon I have one important job to finish " Chawoon replied with a soft smile on his face and took a step forward..

"Okay Bye take care " Kim min kyu  said while waving hand

As the sound of the door closing his Mom came out of the room and tried to stop him but he went before that..

"I just don't know how to handle him"  His mom complained about him and continued" he didn't even have breakfast"...

"Don't worry mom! he is now mature
He will not disappoint us " Kim Min said and placed his hand on her mom shoulder  to console her..

At hostel

Ameena was trying to make soup for her bestie and the door bell rang ..

Ameena opened the door, her expression hardening when she saw chawoon.

“I’m here to apologize,” he said quickly.

But Ameena wasn’t having it. “Leave, or I’ll call the police.”

“I just want to help!” he insisted, stepping inside despite her protests.

“Because of your friend, Ayesha cried herself sick!” Ameena shouted, tears glistening in her eyes.

Chawoon’s face fell. “Where is she?” he asked, looking around.

“Stop right there,” Ameena warned. “If she sees you, her fever might get worse.”

Realizing she was right, Chawoon offered cautiously, “Do you need help? I can call our family doctor.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Ameena agreed. She don't  have any other options.

The doctor arrived, but chawoon was standing outside the room for Ayesha's betterness..

The doctor finished checking Ayesha and prescribed some medicine. As she turned to leave, she said, “She’s alright......just needs some rest.”

Chawoon nodded in relief

Then, pausing briefly, she glanced at Chawoon and added,
“But… who is she to you?”

Chawoon paused before replying, “A...friend.”

The doctor nodded and left.

As the door closed, Chawoon stood outside the room, his heart heavy with guilt. He only hoped he could make things right.

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